‘Mass murderer, shame on you’: Pak Army chief faces public outrage in US
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New Delhi: Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir, currently on a visit to the United States, was greeted by a wave of protests from overseas Pakistani citizens, who accused him of human rights abuses and dictatorship, calling him a “mass murderer.”
Demonstrators gathered outside a hotel in Washington where Munir was seen arriving, loudly chanting slogans such as “Shame on You,” “Islamabad Ka Qatil” (Killer of Islamabad), and “Asim Munir, you are a coward.” Protesters carried banners labelling him a “Mass Murderer,” and videos of the protest quickly circulated across social media platforms, amplifying the embarrassment for both Munir and the Pakistani military establishment.
The protesters accused Munir of undermining democracy in Pakistan, blaming him for political repression and dictatorial governance. Chants of “When dictators rise, democracy dies” echoed through the crowd, as demonstrators held him responsible for curbing civil liberties and political dissent.
Members of the overseas chapter of Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) were also present at the protests and reshared footage of the demonstrations online. One post on X stated, “Pakistani-Americans in Washington, DC are protesting outside the Four Seasons hotel, reminding General Asim Munir of the crimes he’s committed against the people of Pakistan.”
Munir’s US trip had already attracted attention amid reports suggesting he would attend a military parade alongside former US President Donald Trump—claims that were swiftly denied by the White House. “This is false. No foreign military leaders were invited,” a White House official clarified.
The controversy surrounding Munir has grown since his inflammatory remarks supporting the two-nation theory, which provoked sharp criticism on social media and heightened tensions with India. His visit, initially seen as part of Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement, has instead been overshadowed by widespread backlash and global public scrutiny.
With IANS inputs
